On June 18 at 12:43 PM, Mangaluru International Airport received a bomb threat via email, which claimed that an explosion was imminent. This alarming message was promptly reported by the chief security officer to the Bajpe police station. In response, security officials conducted a thorough inspection of the airport premises, ultimately confirming that there was no immediate danger.
This incident is part of a disturbing trend, as 41 other airports across India received similar threats through email on the same day. Such coordinated threats have heightened concerns about aviation security across the nation. Mangaluru International Airport itself has faced similar threats in the past, with bomb threat emails received on April 29, 2024, and December 26, 2023.
The repeated nature of these threats highlights the need for stringent security measures and swift response protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and airport staff. Authorities are likely to increase vigilance and enhance security protocols to prevent any potential threat from materializing.
As investigations continue, law enforcement agencies are working to trace the origins of these emails and determine whether they are part of a larger conspiracy or the actions of individual pranksters. The public is urged to remain calm and cooperate with security procedures during this period of heightened alert.
